Lantz releases primary industries platform

Lantz noted that the primary industries of fishing, farming and tourism are huge economic generators and underpin the province’s manufacturing and export sectors.

Lantz detailed plans to build partnerships between the primary industries and bioscience sector and the private sector to increase research and development, develop new export markets, create higher returns for producers and attract more visitors to the Island.

Quick Facts:

● Lantz released his party’s primary industries platform today at a news conference in Frenchfort.

● Lantz noted that the primary industries of fishing, farming and tourism are huge economic generators and underpin the province’s manufacturing and export sectors.

● The platform detailed plans to build partnerships between the primary industries and bioscience sector to increase research and development, develop new export markets create higher returns for producers and attract more visitors to the Island.

● Highlights of the platform include:

- Strengthen the partnerships between the bioscience sector and our primary sectors to grow the economy, increasing returns for producers.

- An Island Food First strategy to increase the use of locally grown food in public institutions like schools, hospitals and manors.

- Work with industry and the federal government to develop new markets in Europe and Asia opened by free trade deals.

- Work with the Charlottetown Airport Authority and the private sector to add capacity and competition through innovations such as new package deals, charters, and flight paths.

- Build on strengths in the tourism sector including meetings and conventions, cruise ship development, and sports, event and cultural products.

“Our rich bounty from land and sea, coupled with our beautiful landscape and famous Island hospitality, are advantages that we can build upon to grow our economy . Islanders need a new direction for our primary industries that results in higher market returns for producers and more visitors to our shores.”
- Progressive Conservative Leader Rob Lantz.

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